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3)  Remove the protective strip from the other side of the tape. Position the outdoor temperature 

transmitter in the desired location, ensuring that the atomic clock can receive the signal. 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING 

 

Problem: 

The LCD is faint. 

Solution: 

1)   Replace the batteries. 

Problem: 

No reception of WWVB signal 

Solution: 

1)  It may help reception to face the front of the atomic clock in the general 

direction of Ft. Collins, Colorado. 

2)  Wait overnight for signal. 
3)  Be sure the  atomic clock is at least 6 feet (2 meters) from any electrical 

devices, i.e. TV sets, computers, or other radio controlled clocks. 

4)  Remove batteries for five minutes, reinsert and leave the unit alone 

overnight without pressing any keys. 

Problem: 

Hour is incorrect (minute and date are correct). 

Solution: 

1)    Be sure the correct time zone and daylight saving time are selected. 

Problem: 

"OFL“ appears in the indoor temperature section of the LCD 

Solution: 

1)  Move the atomic clock to an area with warmer or cooler surrounding 

temperature. Current surrounding temperatures are outside measuring 
range. 

Problem: 

"--.-" appears in the outdoor  temperature section of the LCD. 

Solution: 

1)  Remove the batteries of both units for one minute, then reinsert them 

again. Make sure the batteries are new and fresh. 

2)  Move the atomic clock closer to the transmitter or place the transmitter 

closer to the atomic clock. Make sure the clock is at a receivable range 
from the transmitter. 

3)  Move the units to another location. Interferences from other electrical 

devices operating on the same signal frequency (433MHz) may prevent 
correct signal transmission and reception.  

Problem: 

"OFL“ appears in the outdoor temperature section of the LCD. 

Solution: 

1)  Wait until the current surrounding temperature cools down or increases. 

Current temperature is outside of the measuring range of the transmitter. 
The outdoor temperature will be displayed again once the current 
surrounding temperature is within the range of the transmitter. 

 

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Summary of Contents for WS-8248U-CH

Page 1: ...manual time setting Time display hour minute second Alarm setting with snooze function Complete calendar display Weekday display 3 languages to choose from English French and Spanish Time zone settin...

Page 2: ...oth units Avoid using rechargable batteries TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE ATOMIC CLOCK The atomic clock uses 3 x AA 1 5V batteries To install and replace the batteries please follow the step...

Page 3: ...also updated with the received time Please refer to notes on Radio controlled time and Manual time setting 4 After the time signal has been received or the search mode has been manually stopped the i...

Page 4: ...ture WWVB time Radio reception icon Outdoor temperature Weekday Date Alarm icon Month Moon Phase Note If the atomic clock has already successfully received the WWVB time signal and displays the correc...

Page 5: ...ill be displayed in the lower display and a number will flash to the right of the word LCD 3 Press and release the key to select the desired LCD contrast 4 Press and release the SET ket to confirm the...

Page 6: ...OFF 3 Press and release the SET key to confirm the DST setting and continue to the Radio controlled time setting Note The DST default is ON meaning that the WWVB will automatically change the time acc...

Page 7: ...12 hour mode the time will be displayed with an additional PM for the time from 12 00 noon until 11 59 1 The hour digits will start flashing in the upper LCD 2 Select the desired hours by pressing and...

Page 8: ...art flashing in the lower LCD 2 Press and release the key to select the desired year 3 Press and release the SET key to confirm the Year setting and continue to the Month setting MONTH SETTING 1 The m...

Page 9: ...e is set To deactivate the alarm OFF press and release once the ALM key in normal mode display The alarm icon will disappear the alarm is now off SNOOZE SETTING The snooze can only be activated during...

Page 10: ...nal is received correctly do not re open the battery cover of either the outdoor temperature transmitter or atomic clock as the batteries may spring free from the contacts and force a false reset Shou...

Page 11: ...e of the Earth s Ionosphere reception is very limited during daylight hours The atomic clock will search for a signal every night when reception is best The WWVB radio station derives its signal from...

Page 12: ...elow 1 second Note In case the atomic clock is not able to detect the WWVB signal disturbances transmitting distance etc the time can be manually set please refer to notes on Manual time setting MOON...

Page 13: ...and wait approximately 10 minutes before permanently mounting to ensure that there is proper reception The outdoor temperature transmitter is not waterproof and should not be placed anywhere it will b...

Page 14: ...with the use of screws using the adhesive tape MOUNTING WITH SCREWS 1 Remove the mounting bracket from the outdoor temperature transmitter 2 Place the mounting bracket over the desired location Throug...

Page 15: ...e section of the LCD Solution 1 Move the atomic clock to an area with warmer or cooler surrounding temperature Current surrounding temperatures are outside measuring range Problem appears in the outdo...

Page 16: ...o the units Please return it to the original point of purchase Opening and tampering with the units may invalidate the warranty SPECIFICATIONS Temperature measuring range Indoor 14 1 F to 99 8 F with...

Page 17: ...p This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty ser...

Page 18: ...7 applications and uses that this product was not intended or 8 the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference This warranty covers only actual defects within the product...

Page 19: ...y form even in excerpts or duplicated or processed using electronic mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of the publisher This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors...

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